Youth Job Connection is a free Employment Ontario-funded program for youth aged 15–29 facing multiple or complex barriers to employment. It provides 60 hours of paid pre-employment training over two weeks, covering job-readiness, job matching, paid job placements, mentorship, and education-to-work transition supports. A Summer stream serves high school students aged 15–18 with 20 hours of paid pre-employment training. Delivered in-person and virtually through Community Employment Services in Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Temiskaming Shores. Currently unavailable.
Prerequisites: Between 15 and 29 years old, Unemployed, Not attending full-time school or training, Must be a permanent resident or Canadian citizen